Reliable communication is paramount for public safety agencies to effectively respond to emergencies and ensure the well-being of communities. To meet these critical demands, specialized sections of cellular networks have been established exclusively for public safety use. Companies like AT&T with FirstNet, Verizon and its Frontline service, and T-Mobile’s Connecting Heroes program have pioneered this […]
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Exploring Fixed Wireless Access Internet Service
In the ever-evolving landscape of communication technology, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has emerged as a game-changing solution, providing reliable internet connectivity to homes and businesses. FWA is offered by major telecom giants such as T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T, allowing customers to enjoy high-speed internet without traditional wired connections. While FWA presents an exciting opportunity, it’s […]
T-Mobile First to Provide Up to 3.3Gbps on 5G SA Network
After successful tests back in May, T-Mobile announced on Tuesday that it has deployed four-carrier aggregation for customers. This boosts speeds on its 5G standalone (SA) network. The carrier says the speeds are “insanely fast,” which according to them, means up to 3.3Gbps! While it is only available in parts of the U.S. now, it […]
How T-Mobile is Speeding Up Their 5G Upload Speeds
BELLEVUE, Wash. — May 4, 2023 — Speed … UP! T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced today it achieved another 5G U.S. first by leveraging uplink (UL) carrier aggregation in the field on the country’s only nationwide 5G standalone (SA) network. Working with Nokia and a test smartphone powered by Snapdragon® 5G Modem-RF System from Qualcomm Technologies, […]
Will US Wireless Carriers’ Voluntary Commitments Address Aviation Safety Concerns for 5G Use?
Four major US wireless carriers have recently made voluntary commitments to address aviation safety concerns and allow full use of the C-Band wireless spectrum for 5G use. Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile US, and UScellular submitted a letter to the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) outlining their voluntary commitments to support full-power deployments across C-Band while minimizing the […]
Sierra Wireless Investigates Issue with 5G Band
Sierra Wireless, a Semtech company, released a statement late yesterday regarding an issue found on some AirLink devices. Take a look at the details below: We are investigating an issue where MG90 5G single-radio North American and XR80/90 5G North American routers may experience permanent and irreversible connectivity issues on 5G band n41 used by T-Mobile and […]
5G Carrier Aggregation: How T-Mobile Does it Better
T-Mobile has been called the best carrier because of a recent cellular report. Though, they want to keep taking their network to the next level. And that’s just what they’re doing, according to President of Technology Neville Ray. He spoke in a keynote at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona yesterday and announced that T-Mobile achieved […]
When Will T-Mobile’s 2G Network Shutdown?
T-Mobile recently posted that their 2G network is scheduled to be retired on April 2, 2024. The carrier’s process of turning down these services does not include the deactivation of devices. It is imperative that you deactivate any T-Mobile 2G devices before the end of the March 23, 2024, billing cycle to avoid on-going billing […]
What Do 5G Symbols Mean on My Phone
In the past, we’ve discussed the technical factors surrounding 5G, such as frequency bands and the airwaves at which 5G operates (low, mid, and high). But what about the different terminology used by cellular providers and those 5G icons on your phone that indicate your cell phone’s signal strength? If you’ve wondered what those 5G […]
T-Mobile Home Internet Users See What Can Happen with a Bad Firmware Update
When it comes to updates or upgrades, it may be a good rule of thumb to say that, “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” However, with concerns around security, it’s a good idea to keep your electronic hardware up to date when security patches are made available. This is something that tens of thousands […]
